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METS Modernizes Fare Collection System to Accept Cash and Digital Payments March 12, 2026 – The Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) is pleased to announce a five-year agreement with Matawan, a leader in SaaS mobility platforms, to completely...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, joined by the Consul General of Canada in Denver, Sarah Quigley, celebrated the second annual Colorado-Canada Friendship Day by raising the Canadian National Flag at the Colorado State Capitol. "I am very excited to be...
People attending the parade are strongly encouraged to take public transit.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the second annual Duck Boat Challenge, set to take place on Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. on the Boston Common.
Presented by the City of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Swim celebrates the river's revival while supporting ALS research and youth swim education.
The City of Bloomington announced that Mayor Kerry Thomson will deliver the 2026 State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 31, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E Kirkwood Avenue). The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at...
The City of Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern Schools announced today a significant public investment in local athletic facilities and youth sports programming through a new interlocal agreement designed to expand access, enhance facilities, and...
On February 26, the City of Boston's Department of Supplier Diversity and Office of Small Business hosted "The Blueprint: Building Black-owned Business in Boston," a Black History Month panel celebrating and uplifting the stories of Black...
Erin Hut, Director of Communications and Marketing The National Weather Service is forecasting strong winds with gusts of 50 to 65 mph to develop Wednesday evening and persist into early Thursday morning, bringing a potential for widespread tree damage...
Governor Greg Abbott today joined AT&T to distribute laptops to Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) students.
Delivers Up to 14,000 Hours of Overtime for DPS Troopers Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs directed the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to expand use of overtime pay, using $1 million in savings from operational efficiencies to deliver up to...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the Governor's Volunteer Awards, today announced the recipients of the 42nd Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards, honoring individuals, groups, and organizations whose volunteer service is strengthening communiti
DENVER - As Colorado approaches the beginning of spring, Governor Polis invites Coloradans to public tours of the Governor's Residence on Friday and Saturday, March 13th and 14th, from 10 am to 2 pm. "I invite Coloradans to join us at the Governor...
DENVER - This week, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera are celebrating AmeriCorps Week, honoring the AmeriCorps members who serve our communities everyday. "From fire mitigation, to youth mental health support and helping Coloradans file tax...
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis joined governors from 18 states in a letter urging Congress to reject the Trump Administration's efforts to codify its recently invalidated tariffs and instead restore clear guardrails on presidential trade...
The City of Bloomington is accepting applications for the 2026 Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Grant Program. This program provides technical assistance and up to $25,000 in grant funding for local small businesses and nonprofits to...
Erin Hut, Director of Communications and Marketing, Mayor Lisa Brown has ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff to coincide with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive that state and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities be...
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Katrine Formby, Angela Akins Garcia, Hannah Wing Pontikes, Loreal Sarkisian, and Donna Williams and reappointed Gina Bellinger, Gita Bolt, Ashley Bowes Cash, Denise Castillo-Rhodes, Sasha Crane, Maru De La Paz, Amy Henderson

The City of Columbia has finalized its list of organizations receiving grant funding for Juneteenth events. There were 16 applications, representing both new and existing events and initiatives, received by the City of Columbia

"May we find strength in one another and continue the work of healing our community and remember that our City's motto is 'LOVE LIFE.'" The Honorable Pamela Price